Jadot purchased several cuvees from the Hospices de Beaune in 1988. His best is the Cuvee Nicolas Rolin, named after the founder of the Hospices de Beaune. It is a pure, silky, berry-scented wine exhibiting a generous touch of toasty new oak, and opulent, silky, smooth flavors. It is deceptively easy to drink now, but one suspects, given its weight and structure, that it will age nicely for 10 or more years.

The Cuvee Nicolas Rolin had super richness, a haunting perfume of red fruits and flowers, as well as great length. It will keep well until 1997-2000. Jadot's 1985s are loaded with aromas and flavors of red fruits, are judiciously complemented by one-third new oak barrels, and have super color, thanks in part to a very high fermentation temperature of 35°-36° C.